Uttu

Uttu was the Sumerian goddess of weaving.  The sign for her name was also used for the word 'spider' which may have a connection to her tutelage of weaving. In one tradition, Uttu was the daughter of Enki and his great granddaughter, Ninimma.  After Uttu was showered with gifts and then raped by Enki, she cursed him and became protective of her virtue.

Later, in 'Enki and the World Order,' Enki gave Uttu charge over everything pertaining to women. As a result of learning from her experiences, Uttu became a model for Sumerian wives and was regarded both as 'The Faithful Wife' and 'The Skillful Weaver.'

In Marduk's great E.sagil Temple at Babil, Uttu had a shrine called the E.eshgar, 'House of the Work Assignment.'

Source: James Bell